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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.74 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.74 and 149.39 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.74 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.74 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.74 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 56,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,428.32/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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